Yamato Academy of Martial Arts

Yamato Karate In The News:

Yamato students earn medals Yamato students win medals at karate tourney

Yamato Karate is a member of the Karate Association of Ontario

Yamato Academy of Martial Arts has been offering instruction and training in Karate since 2006. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Yamato Academy of Martial Arts has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts.

The academy is headed by Chief Instructor Essi Lak, 5th Dan in Goju-Ryu and 3rd Dan Japan Karate Federation (JKF).

Yamato Academy of Martial Arts offer many different programs for physical fitness and instructions in Karate.

We invite you to come visit our facilities and consider enrolling in one of our outstanding programs such as:

You can also reach us by e-mail at info@yamatokarate.com or you can call us at 905-618-0028

Women’s Self Defense

Registration starts Now!

Classes begin on January 12th, 2012 at 9.30 am to 10.30 am

Build self-esteem and assertiveness.

Focus on pressure point control tactics, breaks, releases, blocking, striking techniques, striking precautions and situational awareness.

Enroll today in our Program for Toddlers
Lil' Dragon Age 3-4
Classes starts on Monday, January 9th , 2012 or on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Lil’ Dragon Program has been professionally developed specifically for preschoolers to teach them important life skills with an exciting, enriching and age-appropriate curriculum that is always fun.

We teach your child focus, discipline and confidence, which are life skills vital to succeed in school, relationships and life.

More than Just Learning To Kick and Punch!

To ensure spot availability please register Now!

Congratulations!
Congratulations to all tournament participants!
For a list of all winners click here.

Adult Karate Classes in Oakville

Yamato Karate will be starting adult classes September 9th, every Friday at 7:15PM for ages 18+! This is a great way to stay fit and learn useful self defense skills.

Goju-Ryu Karate-do

is a fulfilling and enjoyable martial art that improves all aspects of all around fitness: balance, strength, speed, flexibility, endurance, and agility. It is a style identified by its combination of two extremes; it practices and utilizes both hard and soft techniques. Read More

Karate Schools

In 1868, the Meiji restoration ended the Japanese Samurai feudal system and established a centralized governing system. Japan opened free trade with western countries and western culture and educational system flourished in Japan in the late 1800's and early 1900's. At this time, there were no specific styles, names, ranks or belts that are known today. Read More

Origin of Karate

It is generally believed that the art of Karate-Do can be traced back to sixth century China when a sect of Buddhism composed a sutra or collection of precepts to promote the physical development of the monks and missionaries and to help protect them from bandits and criminals. Read More